Gender equity: from words to reality

How gender equity and women’s professional development are being formally and tangibly embedded into the University

In our ‘Plymouth Conversation’ this year we focus on the ways in which gender equity and women’s professional development are being formally and tangibly embedded into the University

During the afternoon, we will:

explore how, on a practical level, the Athena SWAN charter and gender equality is being integrated into our academic and professional services community from local and University Self-Assessment Team (SAT) colleagues;

share how feedback and input from members of our network has helped to shape both formal mentoring and a number of personal development programmes being rolled out for female colleagues and how to get involved in them;

understand how each one of us can choose to get involved and help raise awareness with other colleagues, and continue strengthening our network

Our discussion panel this year will include Professor Liz Kay and Professor Dafydd Moore, co-Chairs of the University Athena SWAN SAT, who will talk more about the University’s Athena SWAN journey and how this has been embedded into the University’s Equality Scheme.

The University Women's Network invites professional services and academic staff to join us for an afternoon of thought provoking, challenging and bold discussions.

13.35 - 13.50: The ‘Athena SWAN Impact at Imperial College London’ – A reflection on some of the key changes experienced and the main impact engaging in AS has had for the College (Rob Bell - Imperial College, London)

14.20 – 14.35 Silent Discussion activity 14.35– 14.50– Gallery Walk and open conversations Delegates will be able to meet with and discuss information and posters presented by representatives of departmental and University SATs outlining details of some of their gender equity statistics and Athena SWAN activities. In addition, a display defining the Athena Swan Charter, its aims and objectives will also be available for participants to review and learn more about this initiative.

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